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Domicile Consulting LLC

Home inspection, Energy Efficiency Auditing, Real Estate Agents,

About us

CALL or TEXT US at 312.488.1461. Additional contact Owner Mark Hughes at mark@domicileconsulting.com; deb@domicileconsulting.com.

Business highlights

26 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Building inspections. Phased & new construction inspections. Moisture, mold & leak investigations. Roof inspections & certifications. Thermal imaging, Radon testing, Energy audits, Pre-listing & pre-sale inspections. Construction consulting.

Services we don't offer

We can arrange for most environmental testing if required (lead paint, sewer camera, etc.)

Amenities

Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.0322 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
97%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 301-322 of 322 reviews

Vanessa P.
02/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: 48 hr radon test. Brendan was very punctual and even came out at rush hour in a snow storm. He set up the meters, explained everything, and came back 48 hrs later to collect everything. I had my results the next day.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from Domicile Consulting LLC
Dear [Member Name Removed], We deeply appreciate when our clients take the time to let others know about their experience with either Domicile Consulting or our sister company Safehouse Radon Testing. Every single individual in our company feels the responsibility for serving our clients is of primary importance at every single inspection, test, or evaluation. Don't hesitate to call if there's anything else we can do for you in your new home.

David D.
11/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$575

katherine B.
11/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Full house inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$625

Jane S.
10/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Assessed condition of roof and masonary, made recommendations, helped with priorities. Carlo explained things clearly and followed up with a written report, Colette with pix. We will definately be using this service again! | | |

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Response from Domicile Consulting LLC
Carlo Ruth is one of the 4 architects that we have on the staff of Domicile Consulting. Carlo, our other architects, and every one of our inspectors brings a higher level of professionalism to the inspection experience than others in our industry. Thanks for taking the time to review Carlo's work and your experience with our company.

Lawrence J.
07/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Very informative about our entire building. Great suggestions moving forward.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from Domicile Consulting LLC
Thanks Member, we are glad to help get your Association on the path to recovery. Good luck!

Roger B.
06/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: House Inspection and Radon Test

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$815

Danielle K.
06/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Kenny was a life saver. He did a thorough inspection and discovered asbestos in the air ducts. He saved us thousands of dollars in mitigation cost and repairs. I plan to use him again

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$770

Response from Domicile Consulting LLC
Well, we are paid to dig into a house and do the best job that we can. I'm happy that I was able to shed some light on an area that most homeowners wouldn't think could have such an impact on their health and safety. Thank you for taking the time to review our work. Its much appreciated. Kenny and all of us at Domicile

Max H.
01/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Andrew inspected the condo that I would like to buy. Andrew arrived before I did, so started work early. He was thorough, to a degree that I could not have imagined. I had his report in a matter of hours and it was detailed and clear. Andrew made clear that I was to call him whenever, even a year from now, if I have a question or concern. I will be using them to do further services. Love them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$620

Response from Domicile Consulting LLC
Thank you member for your kind words. We strive to satisfy our clients and appreciate your feedback and mentioning our service does not end the day of the inspection. Much obliged, -Andrew and The Domicile Team

Jackie R.
01/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Inspection on a 2 flat building and a Radon test.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$770

Rick F.
12/2014
4.0
home inspection, real estate agents
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: A very extensive inspection of the home. Inspector was very knowledgeable and explained many issues right upfront. Great inspection, great inspector and saved us a ton of dollars. We didn't purchase the home due to many issues. Using them again, will get a discount. Only issue is they were very expensive. Usual rate is between $300.00 to $500.00 so do your homework and shop around. I'm sure you can receive a cheaper rate and receive a great inspection. Just be careful out there.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$670

Response from Domicile Consulting LLC
Thanks so much for taking the time to post your glowing review of the inspection and report that you received from Domicile Consulting LLC. I understand your concern over the cost of the inspection; we all like to get the most value for our hard-earned dollars. We would LOVE to be able to charge less for our inspection service and you're ABSOLUTELY right in saying that there are inspectors who charge less. Unfortunately, you will NOT find other inspectors out in the marketplace who have our depth of knowledge and experience at a lower price. Not only are we a home inspection company but we are also licensed to teach other home inspectors. We are certified by HUD as consultants, we provide Expert Witness testimony for attorneys, we are members of the International Code Council, the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, and the American Society of Home Inspectors. We have been in business for nearly 20 years and we have performed well over 15,000 inspections! We eat, sleep, and breathe Home Inspections. We are NOT Craigs List part-timers....we are dedicated to protecting home buyers and we put all of that to work when we inspect your home. Also, we pay our inspectors a living wage so that they can be proud of what they do. They are proud not only because they are well paid but because they are PROTECTING CONSUMERS from others in the transaction who may not have their best interests at heart. We are constantly hearing from our home buyer clients, "You are the only people in the transaction who were looking out for me". From attorneys we often hear "I've never seen such a thorough and detailed report". Perhaps you don't understand that after the on-site inspection your inspector went home and spent at least 2 hours researching and report writing. We make NO apologies for our pricing. No one in this company is getting fat on the fees we charge. We get paid fairly for difficult work. Like a wise man once said and I'm paraphrasing here, "IF YOU THINK IT'S EXPENSIVE TO HIRE A PROFESSIONAL GO AHEAD AND HIRE AN AMATEUR!"

Andrew H.
07/2014
5.0
home inspection, air duct cleaning
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: New construction home inspection. They were flexible and agreed to come back before closing because there were many things they couldn't inspect. They were very practical with me in discussing findings. And we're available for several discussions after the fact.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Domicile Consulting LLC
Thanks Member, we appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we did. Feel free to call anytime. Good luck in your new home! Domicile Consulting and our Awesome Staff

Miles B.
06/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: As first time home buyers looking to buy an 'as-is' condo property, my wife and I wanted to get the best home inspectors in the city of Chicago. After combing through Yelp and Angie's List reviews, Domicile was at the top of our list, and they absolutely delivered. | |Andrew was our home inspector - he showed up with someone else (didn't catch his name) who was an expert in electrical affairs. We stayed out of their way for the most part, but when we went into a room to check in on them, Andrew was more than willing to point things out to us or explain what he was seeing, and said there would be more details in the report. | |The home inspection report was incredibly detailed, even going into some areas of the condo that we have no control over (e.g. some common areas like the roof) that I think will be helpful if there are any special assessments in the years to come. Andrew was also willing to get on the phone with us later and chat through which items required special attention due to code/safety reasons, and was even willing to ballpark the cost to repair some of those items. | |Definitely feel like we got our money's worth, and then some -- can't speak highly enough of this company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

Response from Domicile Consulting LLC
Hi Member, Thanks for taking a few moments to review our efforts and that's fantastic news! So glad I could help and offer some insights into your new home. Please let us know if we can improve any portion of our services or answer any questions now or in the future. Best, Andrew and the Staff at Domicile

Cathy P.
05/2014
5.0
insulation, energy audit
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michelle P.
04/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We used them for an inspection and it went well. We were overall happy.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Domicile Consulting LLC
Thanks Member, Sometimes brevity is the just answer we need! Many thanks for your business. The Staff at Domicile

Scott M.
02/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: Complete home inspection of a brand new house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$485

Joanne B.
01/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: Ross, from Domicile, inspected a home for us. He inspected another home for our son about a year ago. He is professional, thorough, and takes the time to explain things. I trust his judgement and would not use another inspector. He is honest and forthright. The beauty of the service is not only to uncover unsafe items, which are paramount, but the report gives you a guide for maintenance of your new home! We LOVE Ross!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$823.5

Response from Domicile Consulting LLC
Well, I'm flattered by the review and happy that we were able to get you the information you needed to make an informed decision. As we all explain during our inspections...no home is perfect and never will be. What we strive for is to present what is needed to get the home to higher level of performance, whether its defects that are visible or recommendations to perform over time. Best wishes in your new home and call anytime. We're committed to helping you remain safe and educated about your home. Ross and all of us at Domicile

Romeo M.
07/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Thorough inspection of my new home. Ross was very professional and he inspected everything from the roof to the mechanical room in basement. His report covered was not one of those typical checklist you see with others. You can see he put in the time to raise issues and possible risks with every aspect of the home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Domicile Consulting LLC
Congrats on your new home Member and thanks for taking the time to pen your experience with us. Should you need any further guidance or questions answered, please know that we're always here to help. Ross and all of us at Domicile

Michael S.
03/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Excellent
Description of Work: Residential Home Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

Response from Domicile Consulting LLC
Thanks Member! It was a pleasure to work with you and to meet your wonderful family. I'd love for you to compare our reports to those of our lower priced competitors. I think you saw the value of our experience and diligence during the inspection and after viewing the report. I hope the rest of the process goes well. We've had 2 phone conferences since the inspection and I'm happy to continue with those until you have all the information you need to make the correct decision. Let me know if there's anything else I can do to facilitate that.

Mary N.
10/2011
5.0
insulation, air duct cleaning, energy audit
  + 1 more
Excellent!
Description of Work: Ross showed up right on time. we were expecting the insulation and infrared study to cost $125. Imagine my surprise when he didn't even want to charge us!. I insisted that he take $50 for his time. he saves us quite a bit of money, and explained that our problem is not insulation but poor balancing of the HVAC system. He then recommended a company in the area. Thanks again for saving us money and helping us troubleshoot our heating problem. Highly recommend!!!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

Response from Domicile Consulting LLC
Members, we are happy to provide you with the information you need, not the information we need to sell. Good luck with the HVAC retrofits and keep us posted on how things improve. Best, Ross

Shirley H.
09/2011
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Great experience
Description of Work: Three story home inspection. Extensive report with detailed explanations Recommended mandatory/urgent repairs were well outlined

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$675

Response from Domicile Consulting LLC
Thanks for the review, glad we could be of assistance. Don't hesitate to call or follow up with any questions or concerns as we are always available to help you out. Best of luck in your new, older, home. Domicile Consulting-- Dan, Ross, Mike and Andrew

JORDAN M.
07/2011
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Perfect.
Description of Work: Ross is great. I have used three other inspectors, this was the best. Don't look any more, just hire them and he will tell you everything you need to know. You might not always like what he finds, but he finds it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Response from Domicile Consulting LLC
Hi Member, Molto grazie for your review of our services....we try very hard to make sure we turn the home over to you with the fewest number of unknowns that we can uncover during our inspection. We hope you enjoy your new home!

Shannon E.
04/2010
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Absolutely great.
Description of Work: I used Inspector Dan Cullen at Domicile for 2 home inspections this spring. Dan was very thorough; even the seller's agent as well as my agent commented on his thoroughness. He takes his time and looks at everything. The first place I bid on had many safety issues - the worst being a furnace setup that was out of city code and could have had fatal consequences. There was also issues with a gas leak in the kitchen, which Dan was able to confirm with a hand-held gadget, and water behind the walls in the tub (I never would have seen it) which he also confirmed with a different hand-held gadget. Dad was very candid about the state of the property, and I truly appreciated that. He let me know that I could have been getting myself into a property with lots of big issues. He saw things I could not have, and let me know. You can tell he knows his stuff about what good construction should be because he explains what the roof should look like, how things should be installed, etc. He also calls out safety hazards. After the bad house, Dan inspected my dream home and although it was newer construction, but he still did a detailed walk through of everything from A to Z and gave me tons of maintenance tips. He is frank about what needs to be fixed or replaced and I feel more comfortable as a first time home buyer because of his advice. He takes digital photos of everything and provides a detailed report. The prices are very reasonable. I would use him again and will recommend him to my friends. I found Domicile and Angie's List and there are good reviews there as well.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Response from Domicile Consulting LLC
Thanks so much for your kind and thoughtful words. It was a pleasure to work with you. I'm glad things worked out for the best. Don't hesitate to call or write if you need any further information on maintaining, repairing, or improving your home. Enjoy!

Contact information

1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607

http://www.domicileconsulting.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
45

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
Yes
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Home inspection,
Energy Efficiency Auditing,
Real Estate Agents,
Structural Engineering,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Masonry,
Insulation,
Mold Testing & Remediation,
Radon Detection & Reduction

FAQ

Domicile Consulting LLC is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Domicile Consulting LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,Visa
No, Domicile Consulting LLC does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Domicile Consulting LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Domicile Consulting LLC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Domicile Consulting LLC offers emergency services.
No, Domicile Consulting LLC does not offer warranties.
Domicile Consulting LLC offers the following services: Building inspections. Phased & new construction inspections. Moisture, mold & leak investigations. Roof inspections & certifications. Thermal imaging, Radon testing, Energy audits, Pre-listing & pre-sale inspections. Construction consulting.
We can arrange for most environmental testing if required (lead paint, sewer camera, etc.)

Contact information

1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607

http://www.domicileconsulting.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM